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PC Construction Begins Work on Middlebury Resource Recovery Center

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When fully operational, the MRRC will treat approximately 80,000 gallons per day of food waste and wastewater, converting over 90% of the organic content into renewable biogas that will be used to generate more than one megawatt of renewable electricity for Vermont homes and businesses.

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20% of the Country's Planet-Heating Emissions Come From Powering Homes

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To achieve this by the middle of the century, the report says fossil fuel boiler sales must end within five years, new buildings must run on clean electricity by 2030, and half of all existing buildings must be retrofitted by 2040. Green Design. Read More. . Energy Efficiency. Sustainability. Energy Efficiency.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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“I am encouraged that ACEEE continues to recognize the excellent work we are doing in the Commonwealth to advance energy efficiency through innovative programs such as the VASaves Green Communities Program and Energy Performance Contracting for public agencies,” said Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe.

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BF Expands State Energy Rankings With Natural Gas, Lowest Emissions And Biofuels Leaders

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In this year’s State Rankings Report, Business Facilities expanded its established energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. Southwest Vermont Washington Wind Power Wyoming Business Facilities Economic Development rankings'

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Grid Stars

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The percentage of electricity generated by renewables continues to surge in the United States. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA), utility-scale renewables are on track to supply 14 percent of the nation’s electricity this year. Grid Stars originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Energy Efficiency: California Regains Top Spot, Ties With Massachusetts

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The balance of the top 10 consisted of Vermont (3), Rhode Island (4), Connecticut and New York (tied for 5), Oregon (7), Washington state (8), Maryland (9), and Minnesota (10). Here are the leaders in each category: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont are the top states in utility-sector energy efficiency programs and policies.

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Comments Regarding Duke Energy’s Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant Closure

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Mark Cooper, senior research fellow for economic analysis, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT. The current climate policy also reduces the need for electricity, which also makes nuclear reactors less economic.” Mark Cooper , a leading U.S. Today, there is none and President Obama has stated he does not intend to enact one.

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